September 17th 2024.
Donovan Kenlyn, a man suffering from schizophrenia, has been captured on CCTV following a series of attacks on unsuspecting passengers on the London Underground. These attacks, which occurred on October 27, 2022, were carried out in broad daylight and have left the victims and the public in shock and fear.
Kenlyn, who is 39 years old, has been found to be insane at the time of the attacks and has been given an indefinite jail term. The court heard that he has a history of previous convictions, including a significant number for violent offenses. One of the victims, Angel Cambeiro, was pushed onto the train tracks and could have easily been killed if it weren't for the quick actions of TfL staff and other passengers.
Judge Philip Katz KC stated that if it weren't for Kenlyn's mental illness, he would have received a substantial jail term. The judge then described how the attacks unfolded, explaining that three strangers going about their daily business on the London transport system were suddenly and violently attacked by Kenlyn.
The first attack occurred at Baker Street, where Kenlyn viciously assaulted Samer Jawad, a tourist visiting London. The victim tried to escape, but Kenlyn pursued him and struck him multiple times, causing injuries to his head, face, and mouth. The second attack took place at Finchley Road, where Kenlyn pushed Angel Cambeiro onto the train tracks. Fortunately, he was rescued, but he suffered a broken arm and dislocated elbow, requiring surgery.
The third attack happened at West Hampstead station, where Kenlyn followed Peter Acton and struck him on the back of the head, causing fractured ribs. Acton stated in a victim impact statement that he now feels anxious and fearful of using the Tube. Kenlyn was eventually arrested at Hanger Lane a few days later.
During the trial, Kenlyn's defense team argued that he was suffering from active schizophrenia, causing him to falsely believe that he was under threat. He was not receiving treatment for his mental health condition at the time of the attacks and lived alone as a single man.
Dr. Bradley Hillier, a consultant forensic psychiatrist, stated that it is likely Kenlyn has been ill for many years, as schizophrenia typically sets in during the late teens or early 20s. He also described Kenlyn's illness as severe, enduring, and relapsing, with symptoms such as persecutory delusions, auditory hallucinations, and a thought disorder that made him incomprehensible at times.
In the end, Kenlyn was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attacks on Cambeiro, Acton, and Jawad. It is a stark reminder of the importance of seeking proper treatment for mental health conditions and the consequences that can arise when they are left untreated.
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